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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. The NFL’s inexorable trend of going younger and cheaper does not bypass the best in the league. No team does it with quite the high-profile zeal as the Patriots, who have collected five Super Bowl titles since 2002, and will be going for No. 6 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, against the Rams. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
In the younger, cheaper NFL, Super Bowl champs get cut, too

By Eddie Pells Jan. 29, 2019 03:36 AM EST

ARCHIVO - En esta foto de archivo del 30 de diciembre de 2018, el pateador de los Colts de Indianápolis, Adam Vinatieri (4), sale del campo luego de un juego de la NFL conta los Titans de Tennessee, en Nashville, Tennessee. Vinatieri jugará otra temporada con los Colts de Indianápolis a la edad de 46 años. Su nuevo contrato fue anunciado el viernes 25 de enero de 2019 por el gerente general, Chris Ballard. (AP Foto/Mark Zaleski/Archivo)
Vinatieri, 46, signs contract to play another season in Indy

Jan. 28, 2019 11:32 AM EST

AFC safety Jamal Adams (33), of the New York Jets, celebrates after sacking NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, of the Chicago Bears during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
AFC wins 3rd straight Pro Bowl, 26-7 over NFC in Orlando

By Mark Long Jan. 27, 2019 08:53 PM EST

Patriots among admirable company as sports dynasty

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2019 05:19 PM EST
Sports fans love dynasties. And hate them, too. That a team could be so dominant for a long period as the New England Patriots have been should be...

Colts agree to new deal with NFL's career scoring leader

By Michael Marot Jan. 25, 2019 06:40 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Vinatieri will still be the NFL's oldest active player next season. The 46-year-old kicker and the Indianapolis Colts have...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Baltimore. It should be a busy offseason for Harbaugh, who's working with a new contract, adjusting to a first-year general manager and teaming with a different offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Harbaugh ready to launch 'new era of football' for Ravens

By David Ginsburg Jan. 25, 2019 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has had arthroscopic surgery on his right throwing shoulder. The team announced the surgery on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 saying Newton’s rehabilitation process will begin immediately. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Carolina QB Cam Newton has surgery on throwing shoulder

By Steve Reed Jan. 24, 2019 06:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff takes the field before the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Goff was 7 years old when Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl in early 2002. The Rams quarterback has looked up to his fellow Bay Area native ever since, and now they're meeting in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Super Bowl Matchups

By Barry Wilner Jan. 24, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Chicago Bears new NFL football defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano speaks at a press conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Thursday, Jan., 24, 2019. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Pagano sees opportunity of lifetime leading Bears' defense

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 24, 2019 03:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs with the ball during the first half of the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. He didn't get invited to the NFL combine and wasn't selected in the NFL draft. Then, an injury threatened to keep Phillip Lindsay from the spoils of his sensational season, the Pro Bowl. Although he won't be playing, the Denver Broncos rookie running back is attending the league's annual all-star game as a social media correspondent for the league. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Phillip Lindsay enjoying spoils of I-told-you-so season

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 23, 2019 03:16 PM EST

Bears hire Monachino as senior assistant, OLBs coach

Jan. 21, 2019 05:34 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ted Monachino as senior defensive assistant and outside...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to running back Damien Williams against New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Patriots make 3rd straight Super Bowl, beat Chiefs 37-31 OT

By Barry Wilner Jan. 21, 2019 06:19 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks prepares to make a catch ahead of New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NFL Today, Conference Championships

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2019 12:11 AM EST

New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers (98) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats' Flowers, Brown fined $20K by NFL for hits vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2019 08:47 PM EST

Indianapolis signs free agent tight end to future contract

Jan. 19, 2019 07:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran tight end Gabe Holmes to a reserve-future contract. Holmes has made four starts and...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches workouts Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs host the New England Patriots in the NFL 's AFC football championship game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs suddenly stingy defense gets test in AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 19, 2019 02:46 PM EST

Bears hire former Steeler Townsend to coach defensive backs

Jan. 18, 2019 07:38 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend as defensive backs coach. Townsend played...

Patriots-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2019 10:43 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — NEW ENGLAND (12-5) at KANSAS CITY (13-4) Sunday, 6:40 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 3 ...

Colts make surprise move by firing offensive line coach

Jan. 15, 2019 09:25 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts announced they have dismissed offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo and confirmed assistant offensive line coach Bobby...

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks in the field during before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Panthers owner David Tepper says it’s important for team to have a solid contingency plan in place at quarterback next season given the uncertainty surrounding franchise QB Cam Newton’s bothersome right shoulder. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Panthers owner: Team needs backup plan if Newton can't play

By Steve Reed Jan. 15, 2019 07:32 PM EST